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STRONGWILLED

Hosted by DL Mayfield, Krispin Mayfield

STRONGWILLED is hosted by DL and Krispin Mayfield, who discuss the personal and political effects of Religious Authoritarian Parenting. The show has 163 episodes, released roughly every 27 days, with a median length of about 62 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, implying a rate of about $40 to $200 per episode. Recurring series include the Prodigal Summer and HOPECORE pop culture episodes.

Why brands sponsor STRONGWILLED

Engaged, values-driven listeners in a niche of religious trauma and recovery

  • 163 episodes since 2017 with a 4.7 average rating from 198 Apple Podcasts ratings.
  • Long-form episodes, median about 62 minutes, allow a full host-read segment.
  • Recurring series such as the Prodigal Summer and HOPECORE build sustained listener loyalty.
Best formental health and wellness servicesbooks and reading productscounseling and coaching
Watch forSubject matter is sensitive and may not suit brands seeking lighthearted or family-oriented placement.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality60%
Society & Culture25%
Health & Wellness15%
Formats
co-hosted conversation, interview, pop culture analysis, narrative
Tone
candid, analytical
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 65 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 198 Apple ratings fall in the 50 to 200 band, with the top of the band reached by a show older than five years, 163 episodes, a 4.7 average and a Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutHow do I recognize religious authoritarian control in my family?What does life look like after leaving a high control religion?How does purity culture affect people long term?
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
30%35-44
20%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
🇦🇺 Australia4%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicsmedium

Episode titles such as 'Purity Culture is Pedophile Culture' and 'Hunger Games: Authoritarianism & Violence Against Children' address abuse and violence, so the show is not suitable for children's brands.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 57 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence48 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks5 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 28 days ago, a new one about every 27 days.

DL and Krispin Mayfield host conversations about the personal and political impacts of Religious Authoritarian Parenting.
STRONGWILLED's own show description from the podcast feed

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About STRONGWILLED

STRONGWILLED is a podcast hosted by DL and Krispin Mayfield, who discuss the personal and political impacts of Religious Authoritarian Parenting, according to the show's feed description. Episodes cover topics such as purity culture, life after leaving high control religion, and critiques of films and series through this lens. The show has released 163 episodes, typically about every 27 days, with a median length of roughly 62 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 198 ratings with a 4.7 average, per the Apple Podcasts listing.

Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be mostly adults aged 25 to 44 in the United States. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode. No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show has no visible advertising history.

Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at about $40 to $200 per episode. Brands in mental health, counseling, and books may find the audience a relevant fit.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. STRONGWILLED can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about STRONGWILLED

How much does STRONGWILLED charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at about $40 to $200 per episode. Actual rates depend on the show's agreement with the advertiser and are not published in the dossier.

What is STRONGWILLED about?

STRONGWILLED is hosted by DL and Krispin Mayfield and examines the personal and political effects of Religious Authoritarian Parenting. Episodes include interviews, pop culture analysis, and recurring series.

How do I contact STRONGWILLED about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.

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